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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.48 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.48 and 410.64 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.48 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.48 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.48 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 339,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,796.39/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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